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Madeleine
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Occidental College and the students that attend it aren't interested in having hard conversations. They don't want to feel un...

What is your overall opinion of this school?

Occidental College and the students that attend it aren't interested in having hard conversations. They don't want to feel uncomfortable, they don't want their viewpoint challenged, and they're fairly certain that what they believe is the only "right" thing to believe. It provided me with a quality education, but I wish I could have had more discussions that could broaden all of horizons and points of view, and taught us how to be citizens in a world that fosters such intense feelings of hate, without letting that feeling overtake us. I wanted an environment that helped me learn how we could get both sides of the table sitting down and talking to each other, and this wasn't the environment I found at Occidental.

Choosing a college is a big deal, that said in my opinion Oxy is extremely liberal (UCB has nothing on us). We support protes...

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Choosing a college is a big deal, that said in my opinion Oxy is extremely liberal (UCB has nothing on us). We support protests, marches, have a huge LGBT community. With that said, we are not a school for athletes (our sports are HS level) or possibly hetero guys as we've had a big problem with sexual misconduct accusations, guys can be nervous coming here as many have been written up and suspended over consensual stuff - scary. Its a good school otherwise. A nearby school that is less liberal but with a great student life that I would visit a lot is Chapman, should check that out.

I think that Occidental is a great college where someone could easily continue to learn in a great environment. Everyone the...

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I think that Occidental is a great college where someone could easily continue to learn in a great environment. Everyone there seems to be super helpful and there is a positive atmosphere of people who actually want to learn. the class sizes are pretty small which I think is better because it provides you with a more interactive learning experience. Therefore, I think Occidental is a great place for someone to continue their education.

Occidental College was a good experience. With that being said there is a more realistic and blunt run down of Oxy that I nee...

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Occidental College was a good experience. With that being said there is a more realistic and blunt run down of Oxy that I need to share. One of the biggest things I realized going to Oxy is that you get stuck in this college bubble where everything's sunshine and games verses if you had gone to a bigger university such as Ucla or Usc. The Liberal arts campus is tiny and located in an affluent, predominantly white suburb. The school claims to be diverse but the majority of the students who go here are rich and privileged white or asian kids. Many of them carry around this vice of being economically disadvantaged and ethnically picked apart but when in reality most of them have grown up in fairly privileged environments and haven't had many issues with money growing up especially if their parents are paying for the majority of the tuition. On that note the tuition may not be worth it depending on what you are looking for. It's also a liberal arts school so alot of kids take it easy unless you are a STEAM major. Other than that foods great, you don't really have to go out of your comfort zone since the school is as big as a highschool. I did like the size of the school however. Many of my friends who went to larger schools had to fight to even get into extracurricular activities. Although I will say they are more prepared to handle real life competitiveness than I am. In the end undergrad is just a way for colleges to skin you of your money.

I was unsure about Occidental when I entered and I still am. In its benefit, Occidental is a writing-heavy school with challe...

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I was unsure about Occidental when I entered and I still am. In its benefit, Occidental is a writing-heavy school with challenging classes and has a good reputation for those who know what it is. Academically, the curriculum is very focused on social justice, especially in the Urban & Environmental Policy (UEP) department. Class-wise, the size is really nice. Unfortunately, even many people in LA don't know Oxy exists and I worry if future employers will understand the rigor and meaning of an Oxy degree. I would recommend this school to people who are looking for a very personal and somewhat unconventional college experience (no massive parties, tailgates, school pride, etc.). There is quite a range of personalities on campus and a number of students come to Oxy to find a safe space for self-expression. With that, it is very accepting of the LGBT+ community. One can most definitely find a niche, but due to the size, it can sometimes be hard to find people you connect with. You see everyone too often and it is extremely easy to get sick of people around campus. If you have any issues with anyone, you have no chance to avoid them. Also, because of the number of students, there is only one dining hall and one complimentary food hall, making the options limited and repetitive. The campus itself is gorgeous and extremely well maintained, but many of the residence halls do not have A/C, which is frustrating for such an expensive school. Location-wise, it is advertised to be primely in LA, but in actuality, is annoyingly far from everything. There is no college town and without a car, students most definitely feel trapped on campus. LA is an amazing city for many reasons including impeccable weather and picturesque landmarks​ but is very hard to travel in without the proper means, making Uber a necessary expensive (and it will add up). Overall, people either love or hate Oxy and it can really range from person to person. It is important to recognize one's own personality in relation to the schools before making a decision. Either way, the education provided is not one to be taken for granted as it provides a strong undergraduate degree, especially for those seeking to attend grad school.

It is a very liberal school which is not a bad thing. There are many opportunities for discussion and discovery. The subjects...

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It is a very liberal school which is not a bad thing. There are many opportunities for discussion and discovery. The subjects being taught are vast in variety and all very interesting. The way in which the graduation requirements are set up require students to explore and for that reason the people on campus are all very well-rounded. The staff are all very helpful and kind. They do much to make sure the students are doing well and develop into people ready to interact with a globalizing world.

I really like my school. I had other college options, but Occidental College was the best pick for me! I recommend the school...

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I really like my school. I had other college options, but Occidental College was the best pick for me! I recommend the school. I really like the campus feel, the many clubs and activities you can get involved in. There is also little to no drama on campus. I have been able to make friends easily, too.

It is a good school, but it is very expensive. I really enjoy the theater program and the accessibility to the greater Los An...

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It is a good school, but it is very expensive. I really enjoy the theater program and the accessibility to the greater Los Angeles area. The food is great too. There is always something to do in the area or at school as there are lots of events for a small school. Classes are small enough that you get personal attention.

A great school for those who want a small learning environment and easy access to professors. With small class sizes, discuss...

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A great school for those who want a small learning environment and easy access to professors. With small class sizes, discussions are easier to manage and gear towards different topics within the subjects. There are various clubs and activities for people to participate in among the arts, social sciences, and STEM subjects. The food is better than those at most schools. The garden grown on-campus provides fresh vegetables used for various meals served and overall variety in daily meals allows students to eat something new everyday. The various places to study and do work allow for changes of scene for students who do not wish to be stuck in their dorms such as the library and quad. There are different programs and events which help students prepare for future jobs and careers after college. Being close to a variety of places California is known for, students are able to spend time outside of school at iconic places such as Universal Studios Hollywood. Overall, Occidental College is an excellent school for those who want a tight-knit community with easy access to other students, professors, and staff.

It is a great school that has small classes that benefit individual students. Since Professors are always available outside o...

What is your overall opinion of this school?

It is a great school that has small classes that benefit individual students. Since Professors are always available outside of class, I regularly meet with them to discuss class work or research opportunities. I recently was accepted to work in an organic chemistry research which is truly exciting.

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